Crown Of Oaks (5/1) bagged his second Ascot win of the season as he made virtually all to take the closing Balmoral Handicap (sponsored by QIPCO) in the colours of Brighton & Hove Albion owner Tony Bloom. An impressive … Read more
Calandagan (15/8) atoned for his narrow defeat in last year’s G1 QIPCO Champion Stakes as he stormed to a two-and-a-quarter-length success over market rival Ombudsman in a brilliant 2025 edition of the 10-furlong showpiece. The market principals were held … Read more
Cicero’s Gift became the second shock winner at this year’s QIPCO British Champions Day as he defied odds of 100/1 for trainer Charlie Hills in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (sponsored by QIPCO). Despite being the lowest rated … Read more
The G1 QIPCO British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes turned into a one-horse show from the two-furlong pole as 11/8 market leader Kalpana quickened away in brilliant style to win the race for a second successive year. Following her … Read more
Powerful Glory produced one of the greatest shocks in horse racing history with a remarkable 200/1 last-gasp success in the G1 QIPCO British Champions Sprint. The lightly raced winner was the beneficiary of another masterful ride on Ascot’s Straight … Read more
Mission Central (5/1) bounced back from his G2 Flying Childers Stakes disappointment with a smooth success in the inaugural running of the QIPCO British Champions Day Two-Year-Old Conditions Stakes. Stepping back up to six furlongs, over which his two … Read more
Trawlerman (5/6F) cemented his status as the leading stayer around with a gritty success over stablemate Sweet William in the G1 QIPCO British Champions Long Distance Cup. In a strongly run race, William Buick kicked for home on Trawlerman … Read more
Ka Ying Rising emphatically confirmed his status as the world’s premier sprinter with a devastating display to win the AU$20 million (approx. HK$101 million) G1 The Everest (1200m) on Saturday (18 October) at Royal Randwick in Sydney, Australia, delivering career-high … Read more
Race 1 Panova [7] Miles Of Glory [8] Snitzel Dancer [3] Profoundly [2] Race 2 More Felons [6] Sam Hawkens [9] Soul Of Spain [2] Flying Bandit [11] Race 3 Swiftfalcon [5] Vivy Air [6] Magnatear [10] Mawjood [14] Race … Read more
Race 1 Bacash [5] Wise Inlaw [6] Icarian Dream [3] Sulek [9] Race 2 Autumn Mystery [3] Engine Of War [5] Miewa [2] Arabian Prince [7] Race 3 Just A Journey [3] Spicy Lu [1] Just Kick [6] Yum [2] … Read more
Already one of the most decorated jockeys on the international stage, Zac Purton says success aboard Ka Ying Rising in the AU$20 million (approx. HK$101 million) G1 The Everest (1200m) on Saturday (18 October) at Royal Randwick in Sydney, Australia … Read more
Aidan O’Brien hopes Delacroix can sign off on a winning note in a blockbuster edition of the G1 QIPCO Champion Stakes, highlight of QIPCO British Champions Day, Saturday, 18th October. Delacroix takes on Ombudsman, the world’s highest-rated horse, for a third … Read more
Race 1: Duntulm Lass (7) Blue Ismay (2) Ruscello (4) Albanian Beauty (1) Race 2: Street Legal (2) Eden Rose (6) Angel In Black (3) Choir Point (5) Race 3: Katsumi Orochi (5) Cooly (9) Southern Slammer (1) Immortalised (4) … Read more
Jockey Matthew Poon believes Triple Crown-triumphant Voyage Bubble can defy his mighty impost (135lb) on Sunday (19 October) and improve on his second-place finish in last season’s G2 Sha Tin Trophy Handicap (1600m). Poon, a product of The Hong Kong … Read more
Speed Dragon (123lb) made a triumphant return to racing tonight (Wednesday, 15 October) following 241 days away after scorching to a rousing first-up success in the HK$3.12 million Class 2 Lei Yue Mun Handicap (1800m) at Happy Valley. Sidelined for … Read more
Race 5 Nightime Star [12] The Kill Club [9] Bubion [10] Exuma [2] Race 6 He’s Godspeed [3] Danzsin [11] Winning Toast [4] Thinxzo [7] Race 7 Icy Pole [6] Apparatus [2] Aysgarth [1] Wolf Twenty One [5] Race 8 … Read more
A 17-week journey to the season-ending Saudi Cup meeting begins this weekend as racing returns to Riyadh’s King Abdulaziz Racecourse with three days of action highlighted by the Abdullah bin Ibrahim Aba Alkhail Award Open on Saturday. Following a successful … Read more
Speed Dragon (123lb) made a triumphant return to racing tonight (Wednesday, 15 October) following 241 days away after scorching to a rousing first-up success in the HK$3.12 million Class 2 Lei Yue Mun Handicap (1800m) at Happy Valley. Sidelined … Read more
Michael Hawkes, co-trainer of leading Australian sprinter Briasa, welcomes Ka Ying Rising’s presence in the AU$20 million (approx. HK$101 million) G1 The Everest on Saturday (18 October) at Royal Randwick in Sydney, Australia, but warned the world’s richest turf race … Read more
Galaxy Patch will get the chance to secure consecutive victories in Sunday’s (19 October) HK$5.35 million G2 Sha Tin Trophy Handicap (1600m) at Sha Tin, a rare feat achieved only by Beauty Generation (2017 & 2018) and California Spangle (2022 … Read more
Runners in The Saudi Derby will now be eligible to collect points for the Kentucky Derby in an exciting new link announced by The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia and Churchill Downs Incorporated. The 1600m Group Three event on … Read more
My Wish and Romantic Warrior might be at opposite ends of the spectrum in their respective careers, however, this week is proving pivotal for both horses as the road to 14 December’s LONGINES Hong Kong International Races begins heating up. … Read more
Race 1: Kings Valley (1) Golden Century (2) Litzdeel (7) Federer (6) Race 2: Regal Award (3) Centu Cavaddi (2) Tagline (1) Mahers Landing (4) Race 3: Sneaky Sunrise (7) Shadhavar (5) Thebelmontgangster (16) Surfin’ Bird (12) Race 4: Tornado … Read more
Race 5: Chewing Gum (7) Boltsaver (1) Tiz Time (8) Gisella (10) Race 6: Macedon Rose (12) Active Duty (7) Everything Counts (3) All Kinds Of Folk (10) Race 7: Exuberance (7) Odessa (11) Interest Point (3) Head And Heart … Read more
QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot on Saturday 18th October will feature four of the top ten horses in the world as Ombudsman, Field Of Gold, Delacroix and Calandagan headline the confirmations for the five Group 1 races made on Monday. The £1.3m QIPCO Champion Stakes looks like being … Read more
David Hayes is “very confident” Ka Ying Rising is ready to fire in the G1 The Everest (1200m) at Royal Randwick in Sydney, Australia on Saturday (18 October) after the champion sprinter breezed through fast work this morning (Monday, 13 … Read more
Race 4 Bangalow Road [7] Stolen [4] Highly Intrigued [9] Sheer Lunacy [1] Race 5 Elena Montero [9] Thunder Award [5] Infinite Martix [2] Aminatu [7] Race 6 Cherrabah [15] Porsha Crystal [9] Showmara [5] Watoto [7] Race 7 Chilly … Read more
David Hayes is hopeful Tomodachi Kokoroe can complete a remarkable journey by gaining a start in the HK$28 million G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) in December after the evergreen galloper clinched the HK$2.84 million Class 2 Shing Mun Handicap … Read more
Race 6 Happy Link [8] Tournelle [3] Kokako [5] Khadime [10] Race 7 Per Sempre [7] Actuality [10] Fission [2] Prinzerro [8] Race 8 Molly Bloom [5] Cote Atlantique [6] Hard To Cross [7] Charterhouse [2] Race 9 Lovelycut [14] … Read more
Caspar Fownes needs a strong showing from one of the leading lights of his stable in Sunday’s (12 October) feature race at Sha Tin, as he looks to stop Mark Newnham pulling away in the trainers’ championship race. The 58-year-old … Read more